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The U.S. hospital emergency department market includes a wide range of medical facilities and services such as emergency medical services, medical imaging, emergency room care, trauma care, and intensive care units. These services are essential for providing urgent medical care to patients who walk into a hospital or are brought by ambulance with both medical emergencies and injuries. The growing prevalence of chronic and infectious diseases coupled with rising road accidents and trauma injuries has increased the demand for urgent healthcare facilities in the country.
The U.S. hospital emergency department market is estimated to be valued at US$ 166.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period 2024-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Dynamics:
Growing Demand for Urgent Care Services: As mentioned in the heading, the demand for urgent care services has increased significantly over the years mainly due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart diseases. Additionally, with changing lifestyle trends and increased outdoor activities, the incidence of injuries from road accidents and trauma has also increased sharply. This growing demand acts as a key driver for the U.S. hospital emergency department market.
Rising Awareness Regarding Emergency Medical Care: Non-urgent conditions can turn worse if not treated on time. Improved awareness among consumers about medical emergency services has encouraged more people to visit emergency rooms rather than primary physicians for urgent care. This growing awareness further supplements the demand for emergency care facilities and services in hospitals.
Segment Analysis
The U.S. hospital emergency department market can be segmented based on service, end-user, and region. Among services, emergency care services dominate the market and account for over 50% market share. Factors such as a rising number of trauma injuries from road accidents and sports injuries, rapidly increasing geriatric population suffering from chronic illnesses and injuries, and lack of availability of medical facilities in certain regions have contributed to the higher demand for emergency care services.
PEST Analysis
Political: The affordable care act expanded health insurance which increased access to emergency services. Medicaid expansion also increased coverage which positively impacts market growth.
Economic: Growing per capita healthcare spending as a result of rising incomes fuels market growth. A strengthening economy has increased discretionary incomes enabling better access to healthcare.
Social: An aging population, urbanization, and sedentary lifestyles have increased incidence of chronic diseases driving emergency visits. Opioid crisis and rise in mental health issues have increased the volume in emergency departments.
Technological: Advances in diagnostic technologies allow for faster diagnosis and treatment reducing wait times. Telemedicine and AI are being leveraged to optimize triaging and resource allocation helping manage demand.
Key Takeaways
The U.S. hospital emergency department market is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period of 2023 to 2030.
The Midwest region currently dominates the market due to a large base of hospitals and growing geriatric population suffering from chronic diseases.
Key players operating in the U.S. hospital emergency department market are Parkland Health & Hospital System, ST. Joseph’s Health, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, Montefiore Medical Center, Lakeland Regional Health, USA Health, and Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, among others. Key players are focusing on expanding service offerings and enhanced healthcare infrastructure to cater to the increasing patient footfall and demand for quality emergency care services.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
